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100 1 _aJohnston, Harold Whetstone,
_d1859-1912
245 1 4 _aThe Private Life of the Romans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-20
505 0 _aIntroduction -- The family -- The name -- Marriage and the position of women -- Children and education -- Dependents: slaves and clients. Hospites -- The house and its furniture -- Dress and personal ornaments -- Food and meals -- Amusements; baths -- Travel and correspondence. Books -- Sources of income and means of living. The Roman's day -- Burial-places and funeral ceremonies.
508 _aProduced by Ron Swanson
520 _a"The Private Life of the Romans" by Harold Whetstone Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the everyday lives of Romans during the later Republic and earlier Empire, focusing particularly on aspects such as family structure, marriage, education, and social customs. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Roman domestic life, making it accessible to students of various backgrounds. At the start of the book, Johnston introduces the purpose and intended audiences for his work, emphasizing its relevance to high school seniors, college freshmen, and advanced students navigating Roman history. The opening lays out the themes and topics the book will cover, including family dynamics, the complexities of Roman naming conventions, marriage customs, and the roles of women. By laying this groundwork, Johnston establishes a roadmap for understanding how these private aspects of life were integral to the broader historical and political context of ancient Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRome -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40549
999 _c81388
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